Latest News
New Firmware and Tools for Amano IP Cameras
New IP Camera firmware has been released and is available in our downloads section of the website or by clicking the link below.
HD Camera Firmware Version 1.40
New Features and additions:
- ONVIF support
- Authentication option added in RTSP (Network Configuration)
- 2nd stream enabled when VCA is active
- 2nd stream now also transfers metadata when VCA is activated
- Improved sensitivity and accuracy of core tracking engine
- Improved CPU performance of VCA engine
- Support for IE10 and Windows 8
Standard Resolution Firmware Version 1.91
Minor Updates only
Nexus220 1.86 SP2 Release
Nexus220 version 1.86 Service Pack 2 has been released and is available in our downloads section of the website or by clicking the link below.
NEW FEATURES
• Updated System Constraints.
Previous constraint of 10, 000 tags per system has been changed to 10, 000 tags per site.
• Support for Nitgen Biometric Readers.
• Nitgen Biometric Readers Support 40-bit User ID's
NEW SUPPORTED UNITS
• Nitgen NAC-5000, Fingerprint Reader.
• Nitgen NAC-2500 Plus, Fingerprint Reader.
• Nitgen Finkey/Finkey Plus, Fingerprint Reader.
NexusLite v2.24 Firmware Release To Fix Java Database Consistency Issues
NexusLite version 2.24 firmware has been release and is available in our downloads section of the website and by clicking below. Spanish version will be available soon.
Bugs fixed:
• Fix for Mifare tag reading during screen enrollment.
• New version Applet (software V2.16) to fix problems when run with Java 7 Runtime Environment.
Severity:
High
Recommendation:
Upgrade is required for NexusLite to be compatible with newer versions of Java.
Third Party Readers with NexusLite
NexusLite controllers currently support all Amano Wiegand Readers, Amano MDR/MDK and select third-party Wiegand readers.
They do not support barcode or magstripe readers. For applications where these readers are required, please contact Amano tech-support.
For a complete list of readers supported on Amano systems, please check out our Supported Third Party Readers page.
MDR/MDK Wiring Recomendations
Please note that Cat5 [Cat 6] are not suitable for installing MDR/MDK units.
Although the cable is rated AWG 24 (conductor area > 0.2mm2), the twisted pairs and thin conductor insulation causes significant cross-talk that causes data transmission problems which affects the detection, operation and firmware upgrades of the MDR units. Due to the cables nominal DC resistance the voltage drop is too great for the MDR to work at our specified maximum distance.
Please be advised that Cat 5 cable is specifically designed for Ethernet and its high speed communications using differential pairs.
Recommended Cable (or equivalent)
West Penn
Note: cable is non-plenum, AWG22.
PART NUMBER: 3272
DESCRIPTION: 22/10 Stranded bare copper conductors, shielded with an overall jacket.
NEC RATING: CMR, NEC Article 800
APPROVALS: (UL) C(UL) Listed or c(ETL)us Listed
APPLICATION: Indoor for: Intercom, Security, Sound, Audio, Background Music, and Power Limited Control Circuits.
Link to Data Sheet
Java incompatibility issue with Web Enrollment
Issue:
There is a minor issue with image displaying/loading in Web Enrollment for AmanoNet and Nexus220 if you have Java v1.6.0 u26 or later is installed.
Resolution:
While there currently is no solution to this issue, we are working quickly to resolve for current and future releases of Java.
Workaround:
Those of you that have encountered this issue, install java from the following link: http://www.impro.net/downloads/jre-6u25-windows-i586.exe. Make sure you uninstall any older versions. Remember to clear out the local copies of the applets in the Cache Viewer.